The Amish are famous for shunning technology, but it's more nuanced -- and they are more sophisticated than simply shunning technologies. Unlike most others, they evaluate new tech in light of their values. In 1999, I spent some time in Amish country, talking to people about why they use mobile phones -- and how they decide if a technology is compatible with their worldview.
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@hrheingold but also for to their isolated nature, Amish communities are a hotbed for child abuse
